International Social Work Organization

International Social Work Organization

The purpose of the University of Maryland, School of Social Work, ISWO is to support local and international communities' effort to practice social work and increase awareness of cultural competency in working with immigrants and refugees for the benefit of individuals and communities within local, national, and international settings. ISWO embraces the ethical principles for social workers to be culturally competent and to respect diversity. To achieve this purpose, ISWO shall: develop programs to address and educate the student population on these issues; get involved with direct action around these issues; create a supportive network of students, both Clinical and MACO, who are interested in international social work. ISWO will also seek volunteer opportunities locally and abroad.